Of course, the color of the fur shouldn’t be the most important factor in your decision to buy a dog. Nevertheless, many prospective owners attach great importance to the appearance of their four-legged friend and are specifically looking for black dog breeds, for example. With over 350 different breeds recognized by the FCI alone, it should come as no surprise that there are numerous black coated dog breeds from small to large. Below are some popular black dog breeds.
Key facts at a glance:
- Dogs with black fur look classy and are therefore very popular.
- There are small, medium and large black dog breeds.
- In addition to the color, when buying a dog, you should pay particular attention to the character and the urge to move.
- As with all coat colors, health insurance is of course also recommended for black dogs.
Popular small black dog breeds
Small dog breeds only take up little space and are therefore usually perfect for being kept in an apartment. If your small dog should ideally be black, you can choose from a whole range of different breeds.
For example, the following black dog breeds are particularly popular:
- The Affenpinscher is a small dog from Germany. The compact four-legged friends are considered playful, affectionate and fond of children. The coat of this dog breed is black according to the standard. Other shades are undesirable.
- The pug is a popular small companion dog that originated in China. The child-loving dog breed is available in black and many other colors. Their low level of exercise makes them excellent apartment dogs.
- The Chihuahua is considered the smallest dog breed in the world. It is bred in a short-haired and a long-haired variety. In addition to completely black dogs, the breed standard allows almost all other colors, with the exception of «merle».
- The Scottish Terrier is a small hunting and companion dog from Scotland, which is also very popular with us. It is estimated that around two-thirds of all specimens of this breed are black dogs.
Popular medium-sized black dog breeds
A small lap dog is not for everyone. Many owners prefer slightly larger animals as companions. If you are looking for a medium-sized black dog breed, you can also choose between different animals.
The following medium-sized black dog breeds are particularly popular:
- The Labrador is actually a retriever, but due to its friendly nature it has developed into a very popular family dog. The dog breed is not only available in black, but also in yellow and brown.
- The Australian Shepherd is a medium-sized herding dog. He is considered to be extremely intelligent and needs a lot of exercise. In addition to black dogs, there are also specimens of this breed in numerous other color combinations.
- The Border Collie comes from Great Britain and is actually a classic sheepdog. In addition, it is also ideal for dog sports, such as agility. The dog breed is bred in black and various other colors.
- The Cocker Spaniel is a versatile, medium-sized dog breed that has a reputation for being a little headstrong at times. In addition to completely black dogs, the breed standard also allows a number of other coat colors.
Popular large black dog breeds
In addition to small and medium-sized dogs, there are also a number of large black dog breeds. If you want a four-legged friend that is as large as possible with black fur, you should be able to find it without any problems.
For example, the following large black dog breeds are particularly popular:
- The German Shepherd is probably one of the most well-known dog breeds. The hard-working animals are bred in various colors, with the dog breed in black making a particularly impressive impression.
- The Belgian Shepherd Dog is bred in four different varieties and is in no way inferior to its relatives from Germany in terms of work zeal. The two long-haired variants of this dog breed are also available with black fur.
- The French barbet is a water dog and is particularly noticeable because of its curly coat, which requires regular grooming. In addition to black dogs, other colors such as gray or white are also allowed in this breed.
- The Newfoundland reaches a weight of almost 70 kilograms. His stately appearance easily belies his extremely calm and affectionate character. Brown, white-black and all-black dogs are bred from this large breed.
Animal health insurance – not only useful for black dog breeds
It doesn’t matter if you end up choosing a black dog breed or another colored animal. Regular visits to the vet are unavoidable for dogs. If your four-legged friend becomes seriously ill, it can quickly become very expensive.
It is not uncommon for an urgently needed treatment to not be carried out for financial reasons. If you want to avoid such a scenario and protect yourself from high vet bills, you cannot avoid taking out dog health insurance.
It is best to calculate your individual premium for your desired tariff today and send us your insurance application as soon as possible.